Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery in County Down
Stay compliant in County Down: air conditioning removal and gas recovery arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does air conditioning removal cost in County Down?
In County Down, guide prices are about £225–£825 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £545–£1,795 plus VAT. We confirm the price once we know how many systems you have.
Air conditioning decommissioning is the safe shutdown and removal of a system: the refrigerant is recovered into certified cylinders by an F-gas certified engineer, pipework is made safe, the units are removed and disposed of as waste electrical equipment, and the paperwork is provided for your records.
Covering County Down and nearby
We cover all of County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh, Newtownards and Banbridge. We quote for premises right across County Down, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BT4, BT18, BT22, BT24, BT27, BT30, BT32 and BT34. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
What the job covers
- Refrigerant recovery into certified cylinders
- Electrical isolation by a qualified electrician
- Pipework capped or removed
- WEEE-compliant disposal with paperwork
- Making good of wall penetrations on request
Decommissioning prices in County Down
Guide prices for County Down, set for Northern Ireland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split removal with gas recovery | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per system |
| Cassette or ducted unit removal | £270–£640 | £324–£768 | per unit |
| VRF system strip-out | £1,350–£6,395 | £1,620–£7,674 | per system |
| Making good wall penetrations | £40–£135 | £48–£162 | per hole |
Ex VAT. Access equipment and large plant removals are priced after survey.
What happens on a visit in County Down
Survey
We confirm what is to be removed and any making-good required.
Isolate and recover
Power is isolated and refrigerant recovered and weighed.
Remove
Units, pipework and fixings are removed as agreed.
Paperwork
You get recovery records and waste transfer documentation.
What to think about in County Down
Legal recovery
Recovery of F-gas refrigerant must be done by certified engineers; venting is an offence.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around County Down are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Records
Keep the recovery and waste paperwork with your F-gas records.
Leased premises
If your County Down premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Types of premises we cover in County Down
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Northern Ireland: EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
FAQs for County Down
How much does air conditioning removal cost in County Down?
In County Down, guide prices are around £225–£825 per system, plus VAT; a typical job (removing 2–4 split systems) is £545–£1,795 plus VAT.
Do you also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone?
Yes. Alongside County Down, we also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can you make good the walls?
Yes, we can fill pipe holes, remove brackets and trunking and leave surfaces ready for decoration.
What paperwork will I get?
Recovery records showing the refrigerant type and quantity, and waste transfer documentation for the equipment.
Talk to us about your premises in County Down
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.